Maryland Home Improvement Exam 

This is an online class and practice test for the MD Home Improvement Salesperson Exam. It contains material on Tabbing and Highlighting the open book material and extensive practice test to prepare you to take the MD HI Salesperson Exam!

Maryland Home Improvement Contractor Exam Prep

• You must be pre-approved to take the MD Home Improvement Salesperson Exam by the Maryland Home Improvement Commission.
• If you are performing work on renovations on pre-1978 housing, you may also need to have a lead abatement certificate as well.  You can contact the EPA at epa.gov/lead or the MD Maryland Department of the Environment at www.mde.state.md.us
• If you are doing new construction, you will need to register with the Consumer Protection Division of the Office of Attorney General
• All contractors must display their contractor’s license number on all vehicles, cards and advertisements
• You must notify the Commission if you change your directors, name of the business, address or if the business is sold.  You must notify them by certified mail no later than 10 days after the change.

If you have been convicted of a misdemeanor that involved home construction or improvement or if you have been convicted of a felony, you must inform the commission in writing and supply copies of the conviction records.

Requirements:

• All contractors are required to have a General Liability Insurance Policy in the amount of $50,000
• You must have two years of experience in renovations, home improvement or building
• MD Contractors have to prove financial fitness based on the size of the work to be undertaken.  If you submit a surety bond, you must submit it in the amount of $20,000.
• If you represent a company or corporate entity, you must submit the articles of incorporation

What Work Can You Do Under This License:

You are allowed to repair, replace or alter a building or any part of a building that is used as a residential home.  This also allows for work to be done on condo units as well. You cannot work on multi-family apartments with this license.

Exam Prep Class:

This class will prepare you to take the Maryland Home Improvement Salesperson Contractor Exam.

We cover all the material that you are allowed to bring into the exam: Maryland Business and Project Management for Contractors NASCLA 6th Edition

Class Days and Times:

This is an Online Class Only. It includes the course for highlighting your manual and the extensive Q and A Practice Test. 

You can register here online or call us at 804-556-5518

The Exam:

Exams are administered by PSI and can be scheduled online or by calling PSI EXAMINATION SERVICES (800) 733-9267

Want to know more about the exam?  Please click here for the PSI Candidate Information Bulletin

The MD Contractor Exam Consist of:   

55 Items, Passing Score: 39

150 Minutes to take this exam

1. Home Improvement Law (41 Items)
2. Door-to-Door Sales Act (4 Items)
3. Labor Laws (3 Items)
4. Safety Regulations (4 Items)
5. Estimating (3 Items)

Application:

• You Must apply with the State of Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation in order to sit for the exam.
• It takes approximately EIGHT WEEKS to get approval to take the exam
• License fee is $325 and renewal fee is $305
• License fee and renewal fee for sales contractor is $75
• You must also submit your credit report, $75 for the Guaranty Fund and proof of liability insurance

- There is no reciprocity with any other states license and the state of Maryland

Apply for a Maryland Original License - Home Improvement Commission

Contractor Original Application (Word)

Supporting documents to be filed with an original license application:

Contractor's Personal Financial Statement (Word)

Co-Owner's Signature (Word) - Submit if assets are co-owned

Any applicant who does not meet the Commission's financial solvency guidelines may obtain an indemnitor (cosigner) or purchase a surety bond:

Information for Indemnitor for Applicant (Word)

Surety Bond form ($20,000) (Word)

Surety Bond form ($100,000) (Word)

Sample List of Bonding Agencies

Salesperson Original Application (Word)

PSI Application to take the MD HI Exam which includes the Experience Verification Form (Page 10)

Books:

You may take the Maryland Business and Project Management for Contractors NASCLA 6th Edition into the exam with you.

Additional Courses:

Maryland Home Improvement Salesperson

Additional Information on Maryland Home Builders:

(Maryland new home construction contractors)

Need to have $100K liability insurance. The MD Office of Attorney General has to be listed as the certificate holder.

Register the business with the state 410-767-1184

www.marylandattorneygeneral.gov

Registrations: Consumer Protection:  Home Builders: Registration: Home Builder Register Online

They will turn it around in 20 business days

$800 to apply

Registration lasts 2 years